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Finding the Third Proportional to 184,533 and 235,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 184,533 and 235,792 is: 301,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,533 : 235,792 = 235,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,533/235,792 = 235,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,533x = 235,792 × 235,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,533x = 55,597,867,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,597,867,264/184,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,289.56

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